Homographs

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What is a homograph?

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A homograph is a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and sometimes a different pronunciation.

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Give an example of a homograph and its meanings.

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The word 'bat': 1. A flying mammal. 2. A piece of sports equipment used in baseball.

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How do you identify a homograph in a sentence?

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Look for a word that has the same spelling as another word but is used in a different context or has a different meaning.

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What does the word 'play' mean in the sentence: 'I was the star in the class play'?

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In this sentence, 'play' refers to a theatrical performance.

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What does the word 'play' mean in the sentence: 'Can you show me how to play the game'?

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In this sentence, 'play' refers to engaging in an activity or game.

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What is the meaning of 'pen' in the sentence: 'There are five pigs in the pen'?

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In this sentence, 'pen' refers to an enclosed area for animals.

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What is the meaning of 'pen' in the sentence: 'My teacher uses a red pen to correct our papers'?

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In this sentence, 'pen' refers to a writing instrument.

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What does 'order' mean in the sentence: 'I put the papers in order'?

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In this sentence, 'order' means to arrange things in a specific sequence.

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What does 'order' mean in the sentence: 'She will order me a hamburger for lunch'?

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In this sentence, 'order' means to request food or items.

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What does 'eye' mean in the sentence: 'He hurt his eye when he ran into the door'?

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In this sentence, 'eye' refers to the organ used for seeing.